Dittler Brothers Incorporated

Robert M Hartman

Benny R Rich

John S Bennett

Scott C Abrahamson

Thomas E Hopkins

Robert P Goldstein

Methods and apparatus for printing and collating multiple webs of materials, particularly for use in creating personalized direct mail materials, are disclosed. The invention includes a single, highly flexible press having components capable of being driven at unequal speeds to account for different sizes of insert materials and their associated envelopes. Operating a single press in this manner reduces the amount of waste web material which otherwise would be present. The press similarly includes novel collating and inserting apparatus whereby each outgoing envelope is effectively formed around the 'insertable' materials. Control mechanisms and verification systems associated with the press additionally maintain any personalized materials in registration, permitting a single press to produce the entire direct mail piece from multiple webs with minimal waste.

Methods and apparatus for printing and collating materials from multiple

A composite envelope prepared from a multiple panel blank which is folded twice in overlapping relationship to produce a tab portion and a detachable envelope portion. The panels are glued together to form the tab portion and the envelope portion, with a perforation line separating the two. The envelope includes a removable section and a flap containing remoistening glue for sealing the envelope.

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Alpharetta, GA, United States of America

Robert M Hartman